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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the smart key system.
* *: Use the Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

HINT
* In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
* Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
* The following 5 items are important points in the problem analysis:






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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

(a) Measure the battery voltage.

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

(b) If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

Result:





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
A -- Continue to next step.

5. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (LIN)*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the LIN communication system (LIN) is functioning normally Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

Result:





B -- GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM LIN Communication System
A -- Continue to next step.

6. CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.

(b) Clear the DTCs.

(c) Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output, try to cause the same steering lock system DTC, engine immobiliser system DTC, wireless door lock control system DTC or smart key system (for start function) DTC to be output by simulating the symptoms indicated by the DTCs.

Result:





B -- GO TO STEERING LOCK SYSTEM Steering Lock System

C -- GO TO ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM Engine Immobiliser System (w/ Smart Key System)

D -- GO TO WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM SYSTEM Wireless Door Lock Control System (w/ Smart Key System)

E -- GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) Smart Key System (for Start Function)
A -- Continue to next step.

7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Problem Symptoms Table.

Result:





B -- Go to step 9
A -- Continue to next step.

8. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Operation Check Operation Check

(b) Data List / Active Test Smart Key System (for Entry Function)

(c) Terminals of ECU Smart Key System (for Entry Function)

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9. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

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10. CONFIRMATION TEST

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